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Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Astark: 10:53am On Jul 28, 2019
The opening of the Greenlight Hub came on the back of Uber officially launching operations in Benin, the capital city of Edo State.

The Uber network is now available in over 600 cities in over 80 countries spanning 6 continents.

Representing the Edo State Governor; His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki at an exclusive press parley, she said: “Uber launching in Benin is one more proof that Edo State is making great strides to its next level of its economic transformation. Over the past 2 and a half years of this administration, we as the government have made deliberate and concerted efforts to make Edo State conducive and attractive to businesses, investors and people from all walks of life.”


In addition, she said: “I am delighted with the work done by Uber to bring development into the state, which will further encourage self-reliance and self-dependence for the people of Edo State.”
Also speaking at the press parley, the General Manager West Africa at Uber, Lola Kassim said: ”We are happy to be launching the UberX product in Benin City, Edo State today. We collaborated closely with the Government of Edo State on the launch because of a shared vision to promote innovation and create business and economic opportunities in the cities where we operate. As we reiterate Uber’s commitment to expansion within the African continent, it’s important to us to work closely with policy and regulators to unlock new markets.”

According to the Head Edo State Skills Development Agency, Ukinebo Dare, “The Government of Edo State says welcome to Uber. We are also quite happy that Uber has chosen to be located at the Edo Innovation Hub, because we realize how important it is for our youth who are being trained here to be exposed to the power of technology and disruptive business models.”

The Uber Greenlight Hub is located within the Edo Innovation Hub complex and will be open Monday through Thursday, from 9am – 4pm, and on Friday, from 9am – 3pm, excluding public holidays.

https://24naija.com/index.php/2019/07/25/uber-officially-launches-in-benin-city/

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by thesicilian: 11:27am On Jul 28, 2019
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Miracle4Sure: 11:27am On Jul 28, 2019
Good for them

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by oyepaulkay(m): 11:27am On Jul 28, 2019
grin grin

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Lamasta(m): 11:27am On Jul 28, 2019
Benin are you ready!!!

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by OTayobami(m): 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
I thought it was bolt
Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by helphelp: 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
Nice

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by immaculate1234(m): 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
Try and have sense it will not kill you

simonlee:
Edo people that have been flying way before planes and cars were invented?
Taxi is like demotion to them!

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by sulasa07(m): 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
thesicilian:
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?
Its The Nigerian mentality.Even the Nigerian made android phones are not available on Jumia and Konga.

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by mainman7(m): 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
OK.
Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Mutemenot(m): 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
The battle line drawn.... Edo airways verses Uber tongue

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by WorWorBoy: 11:28am On Jul 28, 2019
thesicilian:
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?
Because many Nigerians get low self esteem. undecided

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by ifeanyiopra44: 11:29am On Jul 28, 2019
Ok

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by sulasa07(m): 11:29am On Jul 28, 2019
simonlee:
Edo people that have been flying way before planes and cars were invented?
Taxi is like demotion to them!
They don't have wings anymore or its become rusty and now useless

Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Nobody: 11:29am On Jul 28, 2019
simonlee:
Edo people that have been flying way before planes and cars were invented?
Taxi is like demotion to them!

Lol,you go wound o..they will come for ur blood now

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by simonlee(m): 11:30am On Jul 28, 2019
immaculate1234:
Try and have sense it will not kill you
my God!

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by odigbosky(m): 11:31am On Jul 28, 2019
Took Taxify from Ugbowo to water resources in GRA and I paid 1700. Asked the driver why they ain't using Uber and he said the commission Uber asks for is way too much, hence they use Taxify which is cheaper. I don't know about how they run their business but it's far cheaper than all these useless drivers that will charge you 3k because say you dy go club for night

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Boc007(m): 11:31am On Jul 28, 2019
Benin weh cultist brekete. Uber done dey mad.

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Nobody: 11:32am On Jul 28, 2019
There is money in Benin. I love Benin guys too, happy people

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by kings59: 11:34am On Jul 28, 2019
Den of cultist.

I just hope people would be safe.

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Nobody: 11:34am On Jul 28, 2019
Wrong move. Criminals won't let them thrive

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by martineverest(m): 11:34am On Jul 28, 2019
OTayobami:
I thought it was bolt
taxify
Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by martineverest(m): 11:34am On Jul 28, 2019
kidnapping will increase

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by OTayobami(m): 11:36am On Jul 28, 2019
martineverest:
taxify
Ok ok is taxify that became bolt?

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Xneg: 11:37am On Jul 28, 2019
thesicilian:
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?

Because they take business more serious and manage better.

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by CarGuideNG: 11:37am On Jul 28, 2019
Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by donvicky2007: 11:40am On Jul 28, 2019
thesicilian:
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?


Taxify and Pick me Up are already operating in Benin city. But if both are foreign brand is what I don't know.

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by allanphash7(m): 11:41am On Jul 28, 2019
Because we cannot think of invention on our own
thesicilian:
Why is it that it's only foreign brands that thrive in Nigeria?

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by Jacqueline22(f): 11:44am On Jul 28, 2019
simonlee:
Edo people that have been flying way before planes and cars were invented?
Taxi is like demotion to them!
It not making sense
Rubbish

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Re: Uber Officially Launches In Benin City by joinnow: 11:44am On Jul 28, 2019
Astark:
The opening of the Greenlight Hub came on the back of Uber officially launching operations in Benin, the capital city of Edo State.

The Uber network is now available in over 600 cities in over 80 countries spanning 6 continents.

Representing the Edo State Governor; His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki at an exclusive press parley, she said: “Uber launching in Benin is one more proof that Edo State is making great strides to its next level of its economic transformation. Over the past 2 and a half years of this administration, we as the government have made deliberate and concerted efforts to make Edo State conducive and attractive to businesses, investors and people from all walks of life.”


In addition, she said: “I am delighted with the work done by Uber to bring development into the state, which will further encourage self-reliance and self-dependence for the people of Edo State.”
Also speaking at the press parley, the General Manager West Africa at Uber, Lola Kassim said: ”We are happy to be launching the UberX product in Benin City, Edo State today. We collaborated closely with the Government of Edo State on the launch because of a shared vision to promote innovation and create business and economic opportunities in the cities where we operate. As we reiterate Uber’s commitment to expansion within the African continent, it’s important to us to work closely with policy and regulators to unlock new markets.”

According to the Head Edo State Skills Development Agency, Ukinebo Dare, “The Government of Edo State says welcome to Uber. We are also quite happy that Uber has chosen to be located at the Edo Innovation Hub, because we realize how important it is for our youth who are being trained here to be exposed to the power of technology and disruptive business models.”

The Uber Greenlight Hub is located within the Edo Innovation Hub complex and will be open Monday through Thursday, from 9am – 4pm, and on Friday, from 9am – 3pm, excluding public holidays.

https://24naija.com/index.php/2019/07/25/uber-officially-launches-in-benin-city/


Port Harcourt people
Benin don first una get Uber

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